Obituaries

Obituaries for August 3, 2014

Aubrey "Papaw" Lee Ables

Aubrey "Papaw" Lee Ables, 94, of Stuttgart formerly of Poyen passed away, July 31, 2014 at Crestpark Nursing Home in Stuttgart, Ark. He was born Feb. 3, 1920, in Humphrey, …
Zella Avey

Zella Avey, 86 of Harriet died Thursday. Survivors: daughter, Sheila Sharp; son, Phillip Avey; sister, Linnie Jackson; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Rock Creek Assembly of God …
John Cleland Baily

John Cleland Baily, 71 of Heber Springs, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. John was born Jan. 20, 1943 in Pomeroy, Ohio to the late John Thomas Baily and Marcella …
James Ballard

James Ballard, age 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, N.M. for 20 years, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014. He was born in Ventress, La. on July 16, 1943 to …
Tom Baumgardner

Tom Baumgardner, 83 of El Dorado, passed away Aug. 1, 2014, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. He was born July 24, 1931, to Roby and Sue King Baumgardner …
Vera Nunley Benningfield

VERA NUNLEY BENNINGFIELD, 73, of Little Rock, transitioned on July 30, 2014. She was preceded by her parents, Obray and Idella Nunley; and sister, Sharon Kay Tidwell. Left to cherish …
Cathy Alice Berry-Stapleton

Cathy Alice Berry-Stapleton, 62, of Conway passed away Friday, Aug., 1, 2014. She was born Nov. 4, 1951 in Memphis, Tenn. to the late Owen Guss Berry and Cathryn Gill …
Marjorie Johnston Blake

Louisiana stained glass artist Marjorie Johnston Blake passed away on July 23, 2014, in Baton Rouge, La. She brought to the world vibrant colors, intense creativity and unique interpretation of …
Lucille Griffin Bostian

Lucille Griffin Bostian, age 64 of Monticello, passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. She was born Sept. 10, 1949 in Dermott, Ark. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. …
Sandra Avery Bulloch

Mrs. Sandra Avery Bulloch, 74, of Lake Village, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Mrs. Bulloch was a native of Lake Village, a resident of Lake Village for many years and …
Susan Jeanne Campbell

The sweet spirit of Susan Jeanne Campbell left this earth on July 29, 2014. Throughout her life, Susan lived an example of love and humility that will never be forgotten …
Lillian Neal Couch

Lillian Neal Couch, 94, of Greenwood Village, Colo., formerly of Russellville, died July 31, 2014. Graveside service and burial is Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at Rest Haven Memorial Park and …
Linda (Ross) Cronk

Linda (Ross) Cronk, 65 died Friday at home. Survivors: daughter, Connie Roth; son, John Cronk; mother, Betty Ross; six grandchildren; three sisters; eight brothers. Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sulphur …
Tomikymbria Denell Ja'Rae Crumpton

TOMIKYMBRIA DENELL JA'RAE CRUMPTON, 20, of Little Rock, departed this life July 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Gerald W. Gordon; grandmother, Pearl Stout. She leaves to …
Amy Doepel

Amy Doepel, 39, of Russellville, died Friday. Survivors include parents, Robert and Susan Doepel, and Peggy Huffman; children, Megan Mauldin and Trae Scott; one half-brother, Jason Doepel; grandmother, Corine Huffman; …
Elton O.V. Doty

Retired Air Force Tech Sergeant Elton O.V. Doty, 85, of Brookland‎, passed away Friday. He was born Dec. 1, 1928, in Lake City. Graveside services at will be Monday, at …
William Hailey Dunklin Sr.

William Hailey Dunklin Sr. 92, died on July 31, 2014 in Pine Bluff, Ark. Born Jan. 4, 1922 in Spiro, Okla., he was the third of four sons born to …
Billie G. Eaves

Billie G. Eaves, 87, passed away Aug. 1, 2014. Born Aug. 24, 1926 to the late Stanford W. and Mary Atkins Eaves, he was a retired railroad conductor, US Army …
Raymond Edwards Sr.

Raymond Edwards Sr., 66, passed away July 31, 2014. Survivors, wife, Eve Edwards; daughter, Teresa Leland; sons, Ray (Teresa) Edwards and Mark (Penny) Edwards; brother, Don Edwards; sister, Gwen (Dossie); …
Bertha Ona Ingram Eubanks

Bertha Ona Ingram Eubanks was born Jan. 23, 1922 in Harrell, Arkansas to Andrew and Rosa Wherry Ingram. She passed away on July 30, 2014 at the Paris Health and …
Sylvia Treadway Finch

SYLVIA TREADWAY FINCH passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father on Thursday, July 31, 2014 after a lengthy bout with Alzheimer's disease. Born April 19, 1936, she was …
Dorothy Mae "Dot" Hall

Dorothy Mae "Dot" Hall, 91, of Cabot went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stacy "Jim" Hall; son, James …
Judge Norman Harkey

Judge John Norman Charles Harkey of Batesville was born Feb. 25, 1933 to the late O.J. & Margaret Fleming Harkey of Ola, Ark. and died Aug. 1, 2014. He leaves …
Debra Ann (Debbie) Wilson Haslip

Debra Ann (Debbie) Wilson Haslip, 55, passed away Aug. 1, 2014, at Beebe Nursing Home. Born April 6, 1959. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Wilson; and …
Dr. Ben R. Hipp

Dr. Ben R. Hipp, 79, of Batesville, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 at home. Dr Hipp was born April 21, 1935 in Batesville to Hollie M. and Marie …
Eula Mae Penick Holland

Eula Mae Penick Holland, 61, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Funeral services will be Monday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, from 1 …
Reba Jean Holobaugh

Reba Jean Holobaugh, 61, died Friday. Survivors: husband, Danny Holobaugh; sons, Brian and Travis Morris, Derrick Holobaugh; five grandchildren; three brothers; one sister. Visitation: Sunday, 4-8 p.m. Services: Monday, 10 …
Emily Renee Hutchinson

Emily Renee Hutchison 19, of Clinton, Ark. passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. She is survived by her parents; three sisters; three brothers; grandparents; many other aunts; uncles; cousins; and …
Billy Gene Jones

BILLY GENE JONES, 79 of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He is survived by six sons, Charles, Larry, Michael, Billy Jr., Jones, Ivan Tate and Louis …
Lucian Jones

Lucian Jones, 88, Sheridan, died Thursday, July 31, 2014. Preceded in death by son, Lucian Terence Jones. Survived by children, Sharon Quinn, Vicki Starrett, Kim Honea, Darren Jones; siblings, Kirby …
Laveta Jewell Keeton

LAVETA JEWELL KEETON, "Hootie", age 89 of Maumelle died Thursday, July 31, 2014. Mom was born Dec. 1, 1924 at Russellville to the late Walter Herbert and Leona Eubanks Nichols. …
John William "Bo" Lauderdale

John William "Bo" Lauderdale, age 80, of Hattieville, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. He was born on Dec. 23, 1933. He was a truck driver, member of the …
James Adolphus McMullan Sr.

JAMES ADOLPHUS MCMULLAN SR.(65) of Little Rock. Funeral service will be Tuesday Aug. 5, 10 a.m. with visitation 9-10 a.m. both services will be at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church …
Donald "Skip" Moran

Donald "Skip" Moran, 56, of Cherokee Village, passed away Aug. 1, 2014 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1958 at Joliet, Ill. to William and Marjorie …
Kenneth Whitten Parker

KENNETH WHITTEN PARKER, 85, of Little Rock died Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The rosary will be prayed at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at St. Edward Catholic Church (801 …
Phyllis C. Perkins

PHYLLIS C. PERKINS, age 93, of Little Rock, affectionately known as "Poo", passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 13, 1920 in Lyndonville, …
Alger Aubrey Pickard

Alger Aubrey Pickard was born Nov. 2, 1924. He went to be with the Lord on Aug. 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Pickard; parents, …
Phyllis Carol Rickford

Phyllis Carol Rickard, age 57, of Paron passed away July 30, 2014. She was born Dec. 11, 1956 in Perryville, Ark. Phyllis was a Baptist. She was preceded in death …
Richard W. Roachell

RICHARD W. ROACHELL of Little Rock died July 31, 2014. At the age of 10, Richard made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ at Life Line Baptist Church in …
Johnie Mae Robinett

Johnie Mae Robinett, 84, of Fisher died Thursday. Survivors: son, David Joe Robinett of Newark; daughter, Margaret Collins of Bald Knob; daughter-in-law, Sally Robinett; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 …
Jerry "O.J" Stewart

Jerry "O.J." Stewart, 73, of Conway, died Aug. 1, 2014. He was born Feb. 22, 1941. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug., 4, 2014 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial will follow …
Adrian C. "Stu" Stuart

LT. COL. ADRIAN C. "STU" STUART, United States Air Force (Ret.) age 73, of Jacksonville passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. He was born Jan. 20, 1941 in Pine …
Larry Edward Tabor

Larry Edward Tabor, 69, passed away on July 31, 2014. He was born on Feb. 2, 1945 in Crossville, Tenn. Larry was a mechanic for John Deere for 35 years …
Donald Glen Temple

Donald Glen Temple, 55, of Bryant, Ark., died in a truck accident on Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was born on Dec. 25, 1958 in Laredo, Texas, to Elmore Temple …
Tommie "Tip" Tippitt

Tommie "Tip" Tippitt, 58, of Hickory Plains, Ark., was born July 23, 1956, at Beebe, Ark., and he went to be with the Lord Aug. 1, 2014. He is survived …
Charles "Ronnie" Twilley

Charles "Ronnie" Twilley age 56 of Hardy, Ark. passed away July 31, 2014. Funeral Services will begin Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Tri-County Funeral Home located in …
Byron A. Watson

Byron A. Watson, 89, of Springfield, Mo., left to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 1, 2014, in his home. He was born July 1, 1925, in The …
Renita White-Johnson

RENITA WHITE-JOHNSON, 50, wife of Herman E. Johnson of North Little Rock, was called to Glory Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Baltimore, Md. She was employed at the North Little …
Franklin Wiggins

FRANKLIN WIGGINS, 83, of Little Rock passed away on July 31, 2014. Daughter, Kim Wiggins preceded him. He will be greatly missed by: wife, Elsie Wiggins; children, LaFranz, Andre (Judith), …
James "Jim" Rene' Wilson

James "Jim" Rene' Wilson, 58, died July 30, 2014 in Hot Springs, Ark., he was born June 13, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim graduated from Buena Park High School in …
Andrea Lee Wyatt

Andrea Lee Wyatt, 33, of Cabot, passed away July 29, 2014. Funeral services will be held today, Sunday, Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home with Pastor …
Torshia Ann Young

TORSHIA ANN YOUNG went to her heavenly home Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. She was born Oct. 23, 1943 in Poteau, Okla. Preceding her in death were her parents, Everett and …

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